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The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast
S2 Ep13: #24 Treating OUD in the Fentanyl Era: ASAM Treatment Week with Dr. Melissa Weimer
Oct 17, 2023
Dr. Melissa Weimer from Yale University discusses treating opioid use disorder in the fentanyl era. Topics include methadone and buprenorphine initiation changes, pitfalls, precipitated withdrawal, dosing strategies, and individualized care. Learn how to provide person-centered care and address challenges in addiction medicine.
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- Initiating methadone and buprenorphine safely in the fentanyl era is crucial for treating opioid use disorder.
- Differentiating and treating buprenorphine precipitated withdrawal effectively is essential for individualized care.
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Introduction and Halloween Plans
The podcast episode opens with the hosts expressing excitement about National Addiction Treatment Week and sharing their Halloween plans. They discuss dressing up their kids, one as Elvis due to long hair, and another as a clarinet-playing raptor. They mention dressing up as Harry Potter and the challenges of finding a wand. The hosts banter about Tabata workouts and share their Halloween traditions.
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